Biology - GCSE AQA - Combined Science - Higher: How is a lack of exercise and a high-fat diet a risk factor, even though it can't directly cause a disease?

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How is a lack of exercise and a high-fat diet a risk factor, even though it can't directly cause a disease?

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It can increase the chance of cardiovascular disease but it can't cause it. The result of high blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels cause the disease.

Biology - GCSE AQA - Combined Science - Higher

How is a lack of exercise and a high-fat diet a risk factor, even though it can't directly cause a disease?

It can increase the chance of cardiovascular disease but it can't cause it. The result of high blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels cause the disease.

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